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Thursday’s the new Friday?... The four-day workweek is #trending. Driving the hype: one of the largest trials of a four-day workweek ever conducted....

Understanding elasticities can help explain why Tesla raised the price of its Model Y by $1,000 after the Treasury Department relaxed its tax credit terms for electric vehicles.

The drug has gone viral for its side effect of weight loss.

If we ace one more short workweek test, boss says we can have a pizza party outside.

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Interaction with friend even just once a day is good for us, KU researcher says

Delta’s move will put pressure on other airlines to go full Starbucks.

A shorter week improves job satisfaction and doesn’t come at the cost of productivity, according to one study.

The vast data set collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the creativity from the Flowing Data team on how to display it never cease to amaze. In this time-lapse video, you will see how the activities we enjoy change from the ages of 20-70. Ever wonder if satisfaction with one's main job increases with time OR what activities seem to be enjoyed at any age? Watch the video and find out:  Questions:  What activities seemed to consistently rank high on the happiness scale?

Costa Rica’s decision to eliminate its military and channel funds into environmental protection and public services has aided in its success. GDP per capita has grown, extreme poverty has been almo…

The height of skyscrapers is limited by physical, economic and regulatory barriers, but we should want to overcome them and build taller. Here's how we can do it.

The recent spike in shoplifting is both overblown and real. And almost everyone is profiting from it (including you).

For the first time in more than sixty years, China’s population declined.

"It’s a small gesture but it’s a valuable one, particularly in a world that is becoming more digital and faster."

The Paris museum has been struggling for years against over-attendance

A well-known retailer takes top honors in brand trust, according to a new survey of U.S. consumers.

Trees make us happy, according to data, even when we're chopping them down.

There are things that make us happy. There are things where we find meaning in the everyday. What are the things that give us both?

Remote work might incentivize moves, but will digital nomads really help revive the countryside?

In the 1980s Nauru was the richest country in the world on a per capita basis. Nauru's wealth can be entirely attributed to its deposits on Phosphate, a subs...

What people are doing when they are happy and not, from age 20 to 70.

Move could provide income for homeless and clean up Barcelona’s streets and beaches, says government

Most firms offer some form of wellness program to help workers and family members identify health issues and manage chronic conditions. Some employers believe that improving the health of their wor…

Smith could cash in on a significant incentive if the Seahawks reach the playoffs, which is a long shot, but Smith has achieved the unexpected this season.

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Allocation mechanisms can lead to shortages if resources aren't distributed efficiently or equitably. Misallocation can result in increased prices, rationing, and even social unrest.

Two new CDC studies published Thursday found life expectancy fell to 76.4 years in 2021, the lowest recorded since 1996 -- mostly due to COVID and drug overdose deaths.

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